Jonathan Kuminga has yet to reach an agreement with the team on his next contract, with no progress on extending the qualifying offer deadline.
Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that “Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors have had no discussions about pushing back his deadline to accept the qualifying offer,” adding that Golden State’s planned free-agent moves remain on hold.
The organization has pursued deals with Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II, with Seth Curry also linked, but those signings hinge on resolving Kuminga’s situation. If talks stretch until the October 1 deadline, the Warriors could begin training camp without several players in place.
Kuminga was notably absent from Golden State’s recent minicamp in San Diego, according to Shams Charania of NBA Today. He was the only expected roster member missing from the sessions hosted by Jimmy Butler.
Contract structure continues to be the dividing issue. Golden State has proposed either a three-year, $75 million extension or a two-year, $45 million agreement, both containing team options.
Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, has pushed for a player option instead, which would give the 22-year-old greater control over his future. Without that concession, the two sides remain at a stalemate.
If Kuminga accepts the $7.9 million qualifying offer by October 1, he would remain with the Warriors through the 2025-26 season and carry a no-trade clause, before entering unrestricted free agency in 2026.
That scenario, however, would put Golden State at risk of losing him without receiving any assets in return. It also delays roster stability as the franchise looks to balance its mix of veterans and younger talent.
Kuminga is coming off a career-best season, averaging 15.3 points and 4.6 rebounds. His scoring and defensive versatility proved critical when Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green were sidelined.
Still, uncertainty remains about his long-term fit. Sacramento has been the most persistent trade suitor, though discussions have stalled over protections on draft picks.
Turner has also suggested that a midseason trade could be explored if no resolution is found, stating that his client “wants to be a focal point of a team.” For now, Golden State and Kuminga remain locked in a standoff as the deadline approaches.
